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Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pakistan violated spirit of Indus Waters Treaty by inflicting 3 wars: India at UN
NEW DELHI: Pakistan has violated the spirit of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) by inflicting three wars and thousands of terror attacks on India since the treaty came into effect in 1960, India said at the UN to counter what it described as disinformation being carried out by Pakistan over New Delhi's decision to put the IWT in abeyance. India had always acted as a responsible upper riparian state, Indian ambassador P Harish said, adding it was Pakistan that had continued to violate the 1960 treaty. He also highlighted several aspects to expose disinformation and explain why India has finally announced that the treaty will be in abeyance "until Pakistan, which is a global epicentre of terror, credibly & irrevocably ends its support for cross-border terrorism". "In the last four decades, over 20,000 Indian lives have been lost in terror attacks," he said. India: Pak has consistently blocked any changes to infra & provisions First, Indian ambassador P Harish said, India had entered into the treaty 65-years-ago in good faith and, as the preamble of the treaty says, in spirit of goodwill and friendship. "Throughout these six-and-a-half decades, Pakistan has violated the spirit of the treaty by inflicting three wars and thousands of terror attacks on India. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gentle Japanese hair growth method for men and women's scalp Hair's Rich Learn More Undo Thousands of Indians lost lives in terror attacks, "the most recent of which was the dastardly targeted terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam last month," Harish said, adding that Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism in India sought to hold hostage the lives of civilians, religious harmony and economic prosperity. Second, Harish said that in these 65 years, far-reaching fundamental changes had taken place not only in terms of escalating security concerns through cross-border attacks, but also growing requirements for producing clean energy, climate change and demographic change. "However, Pakistan has continued to consistently block any changes to this infrastructure, and any modifications of the provisions, which is permissible under the treaty. In fact, in 2012, terrorists even attacked the Tulbul navigation project in J&K," he said. Third, he cited Pakistan's reluctance to discuss modifications of the treaty on several occasions in past two years. "Pakistan's obstructionist approach continues to prevent the exercise of full utilisation of legitimate rights by India," he added.
New Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
India defends suspension of Indus Water Treaty at UN; cites Pak hostility, 'outdated' clauses
NEW DELHI: India has rebutted Pakistan's claims at the United Nations regarding the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), accusing Islamabad of repeatedly violating the spirit of the agreement through decades of hostility, including wars and state-sponsored terrorism. India also cited that the decades-old water-sharing pact is misaligned with present-day realities, including the urgent need for clean energy, the impacts of climate change, and shifting demographic pressures. Speaking at a UN Security Council Arria Formula meeting on 'Protecting Water in Armed Conflict – Protecting Civilian Lives,' India's Permanent Representative to the UN, P Harish, said, "We are constrained to respond to the disinformation being carried out by the delegation of Pakistan with regard to the Indus Waters Treaty. India has always acted in a responsible manner as an upper riparian state." Harish said that the 1960 treaty, which was entered into in good faith, had been undermined by Pakistan's consistent aggression. "Pakistan has violated the spirit of the treaty by inflicting three wars and thousands of terror attacks on India," he said, referencing the recent April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that left 26 civilians dead.
India.com
24-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Pakistan Violated Spirit Of Indus Waters Treaty Through Terror: India At UNSC
India has charged Pakistan with violating the Indus Waters Treaty by trampling its spirit of goodwill through thousands of terrorist attacks and by obstructing the updating of the infrastructure to ensure its safety. 'Despite this, India has shown extraordinary patience and magnanimity,' said India's Permanent Representative P Harish, responding to what he said were Pakistan's campaign of disinformation about New Delhi suspending the treaty. 'India has finally announced that the Treaty will be in abeyance until Pakistan, which is a global epicenter of terror, credibly and irrevocably ends its support for cross-border terrorism. It is clear that it is Pakistan that remains in violation of the Indus Waters Treaty and not India,' he said. After the massacre of 26 people by Pakistan-based terrorists last month, India said it was suspending the treaty reached in 1960 under the aegis of the World Bank to provide Pakistan with a consistent share of the water from the Indus and its allied water resources. Speaking at an informal meeting of the Security Council on protecting water in armed conflict, Harish outlined the problems that have arisen since the treaty was signed. 'Far-reaching fundamental changes have taken place not only in terms of escalating security concerns through cross-border terror attacks, but also growing requirements for producing clean energy, climate change, and demographic change', he said. While the technology for dam infrastructure improved to ensure safety and more efficient water use, 'some of the old dams are facing serious safety concerns'. He said that New Delhi formally asked Islamabad on several occasions in the last two years to discuss modifications to the treaty, to no avail. 'Pakistan has continued to consistently block any changes to this infrastructure, and any modifications of the provisions, which are permissible under the treaty,' Harish said. Harish emphasised that while the fundamental basis of the treaty laid out in its preamble is a spirit of goodwill and friendship, Pakistan has inflicted on India three wars and thousands of terror attacks. He added that these cynical acts continue to endanger our projects' safety and civilians' lives. "In the last four decades, more than 20,000 Indian lives have been lost in terror attacks, the most recent of which was the dastardly targeted terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam last month. In fact, in 2012, terrorists even attacked the Tulbul Navigation Project in Jammu and Kashmir,' he said.
Hans India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Pakistan violated spirit of Indus Water Treaty through terror: India
United Nations: India has charged Pakistan with violating the Indus Water Treaty by trampling its spirit of goodwill through thousands of terrorist attacks and by obstructing the updating of the infrastructure to ensure its safety. 'Despite this, India has shown extraordinary patience and magnanimity,' said India's Permanent Representative P Harish, responding to what he said were Pakistan's campaign of disinformation about New Delhi suspending the treaty. 'India has finally announced that the Treaty will be in abeyance until Pakistan, which is a global epicentre of terror, credibly and irrevocably ends its support for cross-border terrorism. It is clear that it is Pakistan which remains in violation of the Indus Water Treaty and not India,' he said. After the massacre of 26 people by Pakistan-based terrorists last month, India said it was suspending the treaty reached in 1960 under the aegis of the World Bank to provide Pakistan a consistent share of the water from the Indus and its allied water resources. Speaking at an informal meeting of the Security Council on protecting water in armed conflict, Harish outlined the problems that have arisen since the treaty was signed. 'Far-reaching fundamental changes have taken place not only in terms of escalating security concerns through cross-border terror attacks, but also growing requirements for producing clean energy, climate change, and demographic change', he said. While the technology for dam infrastructure improved to ensure safety and more efficient water use, 'some of the old dams are facing serious safety concerns'. He said that New Delhi formally asked Islamabad on several occasions in the last two years to discuss modifications of the treaty to no avail. 'Pakistan has continued to consistently block any changes to this infrastructure, and any modifications of the provisions, which are permissible under the treaty,' Harish said. Harish emphasised that while the fundamental basis of the treaty laid out in its preamble is a spirit of goodwill and friendship, Pakistan has inflicted on India three wars and thousands of terror attacks. He added that these cynical acts continue to endanger the safety of our projects and the lives of civilians. "In the last four decades, more than 20,000 Indian lives have been lost in terror attacks, the most recent of which was the dastardly targeted terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam last month. In fact, in 2012, terrorists even attacked the Tulbul Navigation Project in Jammu and Kashmir,' he said.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
At UN, India slams Pakistan for targeting civilians
Govt slammed Pakistan at the UN for making baseless allegations against India, saying Pakistan had been deliberately targeting Indian civilians, religious places and medical facilities. India's permanent representative P Harish said the global community must come together on zero tolerance for terrorism. During a debate on protection of civilians in armed conflict, Harish said Pakistan had repeatedly used civilian cover to advance the cause of terrorism, and for such a country to participate in a discussion on protection of civilians is an affront to global community.
